Update of my Series 2 Budget restoration - After the MOT

Sunday 19th January 2014


Well, we tried to take 'Jane-May' for a run the other day. What a load of messing that was. For some reason she would not run and it was like being on a camel. The ride was that bad, believe me it was really bad.


So Paul has taken the carb apart and has also taken the fuel pump off. OMG, the state of the fuel pump was shocking. We had already cleaned the carb during the restoration. But it needs a full overhaul now. So we have bought a carb service kit and Paul has been doing that today.


When he took the fuel pump off, he called me out to have a look. OMG, is an understatement. The amount of gunge in the pump was amazing. The only problem we have is that a service kit is not going to do any good. We need to get a full new fuel pump. So that will be a long search on the internet for one.


Anyway, here is a picture of the fuel pump when he took it off 'Jane-May'

All that dark stuff in the sediment bowl is the gunge that is in the fuel.

This shows the yuk that is floating on the top of the fuel. Not a good thing to have

This is the sediment bowl after the fuel had been poured out

So now we have to get a new fuel pump. The way that the valves are fitted you cant take them out and replace them. So we will have to do a search for a new one. I will let you know how we get on.

That is it for now. Lets hope there is nothing else that goes wrong for us. I have been looking forward to going for a drive in 'Jane-May for months.
Debbie

Update on the Budget Restoration of My Series 2 Land Rover 'Jane-May'

13 th January 2014


Today was the day that 'Jane-May' went for her MOT test. This was at 11 am this morning. I am happy and very excited to say that she PASSED yippee.


This means that all our hard work has paid off and she will be on the road in a couple of days. I am so glad that the restoration is now finished.


Here is what the MOT certificate looks like (with all the details of the car taken out LOL)

So now all I have to do is apply for the Road Tax on-line and we are set.

So thank you to everyone that has put up with all the talk about what needed to be done on 'Jane-May' and having to put up with all the late nights and the late dinners. So thank you to my 2 sons Chris and Matty (they hate me calling them by their full names LOL). Thank you also to our neighbours who have been so patient with all the grinding and welding that has been going on over the last 5 months. She is done now and the rear seats are the only thing that need to be added.

I will let you know how are first proper run goes. I am now going to email the area organiser of the Series 2 Owners Club, to let her know that 'Jane-May' has passed her MOT and that we will be able to attend some of the shows that they are going to.

We will be saving for a new canvas for 'Jane-May' and that will be going on later in the year. But I will let you know of the Club meetings and the shows that we go to and I am sure their will be loads of photos to show you.
Take care everyone
Debbie

Update on the Budget Restoration of My Series 2 Land Rover

Well I am excited or is it terrified to say that the MOT has been booked for 'Jane-May'. It has been a long journey for us to get to this stage, but we are here at last.

Here is a reminder of how great 'Jane-May' is looking.

Well everything is done now (we hope) and the MOT will be done at 11am (UK) on Monday 13th January 2014. So I am asking that all of you that have been following the restoration, cross your fingers, toes, arms, legs and anything else you can think of to cross on this day. LOL I also ask that you all pray that she passes the MOT. Without this she will not be on the road. 

As I say, I don't know if I am excited or terrified, but it seems like a lifetime since we started the restoration and now judgement day is nearly upon us LOL.

A little re-cap. We started the restoration on July 6th 2013. This restoration was only supposed to take 6 weeks (well that is what Paul said it would take) LOL, but we didnt realise poor 'Jane-May' was in as bad a state as she was. But from the mess she was to how she looks now has been worth every little bit of pain that we have all been in. All the banged arms, knees and heads banged against anything we could find has been worth it.

So this is what she did look like, what a mess she was in.

Some of you may look at this picture and think she doesnt look that bad, but I tell you she was in a right mess. We had to do so much more work than we thought. She was not treated very well by her last owner and he only used her for going off-road. To the extent that the carbs were full of sand and mud. No wonder she would not run very well.

But that is the past and the new is so much better.

So everyone PLEASE pray for 'Jane-May' on Monday 13th January 2014 (good thing it is not a Friday LOL) at 11am. I will let you know how she gets on. That is it for now, I will let you know when we get home from the MOT if 'Jane-May' passed or not. I do hope she passes, and that we havent forgotten to do something. Paul has gone over the list a thousand times checking everything. So I think it will be a sleepless night on Sunday LOL

Speak to you all soon
Debbie

The continuation of the budget restoration of my Series 2 Land Rover

Hi everyone

I did say that it would not be a day by day account of the restoration, so here is what has been done up to date.

The sill brackets have been fitted as have the wing brackets. The valance has also been fitted to the front of the car and really make is look good. I cant believe how far we have come and that we are getting so close to finishing.

All the door seals have been fitted, the doors are a little stiff since they were fitted, but at least they are now on.

We decided to fit the mud shields and they were a bit of a pain to fit. We had made a mistake with the new wings and got Series 3 wings. The mud shields were for the Series 2. So they didn't fit properly. We had to make some brackets to make them fit LOL. We really didn't realise that the wings were not Series 2 wings but Series 3. Oh well, at least we were able to make them fit with the brackets that we had made.

The washer jet is now on and that was the usual pain to fit, but we got it done.

The reflectors are on and so it the lovely new Reg Plate.

The first photos were on 2nd December 2013.

The new rear reg plate has been fitted

The new front reg plate has been fitted

Paul fitting the reflectors

Paul fitting the reflectors

You didn't think I was going to let you see what my reg is did you LOL.

Most of the other stuff that has been done, you cant take a photo to show them. So I am only showing you what I can take a photo of.

The new valance is not on and makes Jane-May look whole again.

New washer jet is fitted. At lease now the water will get the screen and not the roof LOL

Well that is it for now. There is still a good few bits to do, but we are getting closer to being able to book the MOT. We have ordered the new VIN Plate and that has been posted out to me. So we are just waiting for that to arrive. When I have it in my hand I will book the MOT. So watch this space.
Debbie

Day 62 (1st December 2013) of the restoration of my Series 2 Land Rover

Day 62

Well, there is nothing that we were able to do today. The weather is against us and there is nothing we can do in the rain.

The one thing you will notice is, on the photo for the blog, the picture has now changed.

This is what it was

This is what I have now.

I thought I should change the photo as 'Jane-May' doesn't look like the top photo anymore LOL

Well, lets hope the weather is better tomorrow and we get loads more stuff done. Also lets hope we are allowed to have the new VIN plate and that it doesn't take too long for it to arrive. I will keep you posted.
Debbie

Day 61 (30th November 2013) of the restoration of my Series 2 Land Rover

Day 61


Well, the floor plates are all secured down now. Plus we got the mud shields on and the steering box cover is in place now also.

There was not enough room to get the camera in to take photos of these. But I do have photos of the floor plates all secure in place now.

We have also got the heater secured in place too. This is one of those jobs that is not easy to get at the nuts and bolts that fix it in. But there is always something like that on a Series LOL

As you can see all the rubbers on the gear stick, the handbrake and the high and low ratio selector are all in place now too.

Well that is it for now. We were going to get some more done today (1st December 2013) but the weather again is against us.

We did have a little set back. The VIN plate has gone. Neither of us remember where we last saw it. Oh I hate losing stuff, especially when it is something as important and the VIN plate. We have asked the Series 2 Club for a new one. We had to prove that the vehicle is mine and the VIN number. I also told them about Avril coming and getting the relevant numbers off the Series 2 and we have placed an order for a new VIN plate. We are just waiting for that to be made and sent out. Without the VIN plate, we cant take her for the MOT. So I am praying now that we are allowed to have the new VIN plate sent out to us. So please, please, please, keep your fingers crossed that we are able to have a new one made.

I will let you know how we get on with the VIN plate and what other bits we get done. I just wish the weather would be kind to us for a change.

This is the list of what is still to be done.
1. Fit new registration number plates
2. Fit all the door seals
3. Fit new VIN plate
4. pre MOT check and adjustments
5. Front valance to be fitted
6. Bench seats need to be fitted.
7. Rear tub needs to have a quick coat of paint too. (rain got to it and it has messed up the paint Grrrr)
plus there are a couple of touch ups that need to be done on the paint work. There is always something to be done LOL

Debbie

Day 60 (26th Novemeber 2013) of the restoration of my Series 2 Land Rover

Day 60

The chains are on the tailgate and the sills have been put on. I do think 'Jane-May' is really looking good. I think everything is really starting to come together now.

She is really looking like a looked after Series 2. I am getting really excited about driving her again. Mind you, driving her is an experience in itself. LOL You really do have to think about what you are doing all the time. But the greatest driving experience I have ever had. Just wish we could take her for the MOT now. LOL

We went to the Series 2 Owners Club pub meeting on 16th November 2013. It was a great time and we saw some great vehicles. One of them wasn't a Series 2, but it was a great talking point. You will see by the photos.

I know this isn't a Series 2, but I think it is great. I would love to have a go. LOL

Love the badge on the front grill.

The owner takes this to shows. That is why there is an information sheet on the back

These are the other vehicles that were at the pub meeting. Some of us were not able to come in our Series 2's. I do hope I will be able to go in 'Jane-May' in the new year.

Well that is it for now.

Debbie